COMMUNIT Y

Northstowe will be a vibrant 21st-centur y town with a strong local identity. It will combine the best historical characteristics of local settlements with the provision for more sustainable patterns of living and lifestyle choices.

The unique vision for Nor thstowe reflects the Cambridgeshire Quality Char ter for growth which promotes planned growth of sustainable and vibrant new communities in accordance with four themes:

■ Community

■ Climate

■ Connectivity

■ Character

The Nor thstowe Design Code controls design quality throughout Nor thstowe

Extensive consultation and engagement processes have informed the planning and design of Nor thstowe Uniquely, the Nor thstowe Community Forum has brought together representatives of all the surrounding Parish Councils and residents and, since May 2009, has examined and influenced how the Nor thstowe scheme has evolved